The Small, Peglike Projections of the Tongue's Surface are Called

Question

The small, peglike projections of the tongue's surface are called ________.
A) maculae
B) papillae
C) otoliths
D) basal cells

Accepted Answer

Papillae are the small, peglike projections on the tongue's surface that contain taste buds. Maculae are sensory receptors in the vestibular system of the inner ear responsible for detecting head position and movement. Otoliths are small, calcified structures in the maculae that shift in response to movement. Basal cells are undifferentiated cells found in the basal layer of the epidermis that can differentiate into keratinocytes.