Papillae absent in humans
Filiform Papillae
Vallate papillae
Fungiform papillae
Foliate Papillae
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The upper surface of the tongue has small projections called papillae, some of which bear taste buds. These projections of lamina propria are covered with tongue epithelium Filiform, foliate, vallate and fungiform are the four different types of papillae found on the surface. Different papillae contain different number of taste buds.