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TongueΒΆ

  1. Stratified Squamous Epithelium , some Kertatinized

    for protection against wear and tear

  2. COnnective Tissue
  3. Skeletal muscle for voluntary movement

Types of Papilla

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    X[Staratified Squmous Epithelium] ==>|<ul> Folds to form Ridges- papilla| X1[4 Types of Papilla];
    X1 ==> X1a[Filiform] & X1b[Fungiform] & X1c[Foliate] & X1d[Circumvallate];
    X1a ==>|Saw Shaped| X1a1[grip];
    X1b ==>|Mushroom Shaped/Sine| X1b1[At outer portion,
    Taste buds on Top];
    X1c ==>|Sqaure wave shape| X1c1[At borders of Tongue
    Taste bud at sides of hill];
    X1d ==>|like volcano shaped| X1c1[At inner tongue,
     Tastebud on side];