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==Histology==

==Histology==

[[Image:Tongue Histology Cat.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Tongue Histology (Cat) - Copyright RVC 2008]]

[[Image:Tongue Histology Cat.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Tongue Histology (Cat) - Copyright RVC 2008]]

*[[Lingual Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Lingual]] glands

The tounge consists of stratified squamous epithelium. There are [[Lingual Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|lingual]] glands and a mucosal covering tightly adheres to the contact surface. The degree of keratinisation depends on the diet. There is less keratinisation on the ventral surface and sides of tongue. It is covered by papillae (taste buds)for protection and taste. Papillae are specialised projections of the mucosa. Some papillae have taste buds, others are mechanical to roughen the surface of the tongue.

 

*Mucosal covering tightly adheres to the contact surface

 

*Degree of keratinisation depends on diet

 

*Less keratinisation on ventral surface and sides of tongue

 

*Covered by papillae (taste buds)for protection and taste

 

*Papillae are specialised projections of the mucosa

 

*Some papillae have taste buds others are mechanical to roughen surface of tongue

==Types of Papillae==

==Types of Papillae==