Question

what the tiny bumps present on the tongue are called ​

Answer 1

Tiny bumps on tongue are called papillae

Answer 2

Answer:

Tiny bumps present on the tongue are called Papillae.

Explanation:

They are the projections of the lamina propria covered with epithelium called stratified squamous epithelium that covers the dorsal and lateral surfaces of the tongue.

• They provide rough texture to the upper surface of the tongue and increase the surface area.
• Some of the papillae contain taste buds. Taste buds are the receptors for taste or gustation.
• While other papillae lack taste buds but they contain receptors for touch and help in increasing the friction between food and tongue, making it easier for the tongue to move the food in the oral cavity. Types of Papillae on the tongue are, Vallate papillae, Fungiform Papillae, and foliate papillae.