Which Papillae Increase Surface Area but Do Not Aid in Direct

Question

Which papillae increase surface area but do not aid in direct gustation?
A)Vallate
B)Fungiform
C)Foliate
D)Filiform
E)Circumvallate

Accepted Answer

Filiform papillae are the most numerous type of papillae and do not contain taste buds, but instead aid in mechanical stimulation for food processing by increasing surface area through their keratinized structures.