In which of the following papillae of the tongue are the taste buds predominantly located ?

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1. In which of the following papillae of the tongue are the taste buds predominantly located ?

   A. Circumvallate
   B. Filliform
   C. Foliate
   D. Fungiform

2. Supporting cells of taste buds are called as_____________?

   A. Sustenticular cells
   B. Taste cells
   C. Von ebner cells
   D. Acini

3. Cell bodies of the neurons which carry taste sensation from the anterior 2/3rd of the tongue are located in________________?

   A. Trigeminal nerve ganglion
   B. Geniculate ganglion
   C. Otic ganglion
   D. Superior cervical ganglion

4. Taste sensations from the posterior one- third of the tongue are carried by _______ cranial nerve?

   A. VII
   B. V
   C. X
   D. IX

5. Which of the following muscle of tongue runs from dorsum of tongue to ventral_____________?

   A. Verticalis
   B. Superior longitudinal
   C. Inferior longitudinal
   D. Transverse

6. In the tongue bitter taste is more perceived at_____________?

   A. Tip
   B. Sides
   C. Back
   D. Front

7. Circumvallate papillae are present_____________?

   A. Behind sulcus terminalis
   B. Front of sulcus terminalis
   C. Anterior 2/3 of tongue
   D. Lateral border of tongue

8. The papillae present on margins of the tongue_____________?

   A. Fungiform papillae
   B. Filiform papillae
   C. Vallate papillae
   D. Foliate papillae

9. Which papillae are completely keratinized______________?

   A. Fungiform
   B. Filiform
   C. Circumvallate
   D. Foliate

10. Long connective tissue papillae and keratinized epithelia are a feature of these parts of oral mucosa____________?

    A. gingiva and alveolar mucosa
    B. Hard palate and gingiva
    C. Buccal andalveolar mucosa
    D. Hard and soft palate