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==Histology==

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*Stratified squamous epithelium

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-Thick epithelium

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*Foliate

-8 to 12 papillae in parallel folds, one either side of tongue midline

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-Lymphatics present

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*Vallate

-3 to 6

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-Taste buds present

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*Filoform

-Most numerous

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