Tongue Papillae
by R. Bick, B. Poindexter, Ut Medical School
Title
Tongue Papillae
Artist
R. Bick, B. Poindexter, Ut Medical School
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Tongue papillae. Fluorescent deconvolution light micrograph of a section through the papillae of a human tongue. The lingual papillae are the small, nipple-like structures on the upper surface of the tongue that give it its characteristic rough texture. Most, except the filiform papillae, contain taste buds. Magnification: x200, when printed 10 cm wide.
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July 11th, 2016
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