Fungiform Papilla

Preapared by :Azed Nashwan Supervised by: Sabrya Najib

Ahmed Bamrni
Fungiform Papilla
Fungiform papillae are
mushroom-shaped structures
located on the dorsum of the
anterior two-thirds of the
tongue.1–3 Due to their rich
capillary network, larger size
and patchy distribution,
fungiform papillae can be
identified as reddish dots that
contrast to the smaller and
more numerous filiform
papillae.
Morphology and Taste Sensation

Morphology Taste sensation

Fungiform papillae are classified into Taste sensation can be measured
four types that represent varying using both chemical and electrical
degrees of pathological severity.4 Type methods; however, the number of
1 fungiform papillae are the healthiest fungiform papillae has a direct effect
and are egg-shaped or long and on chemogustometric and
elliptical and devoid of surface electrogustometric values during
thickness, while type 2 are slightly
evaluation.
thicker. Type 3 are thick and have an
irregular surface while type 4—which
represent the most pathological state—
are flat and have an atrophic surface.4
Function of fungiform
Papilla?
The function of fungiform papillae
is not just to detect flavor but also
to sense temperature and touch.
Not only do your tongue's sensory
cells help you to enjoy food, but
they also help you avoid pain and
poison. By sending information to
nearby nerve fibers and on to the
gustatory (taste-related) portion of
your brain, papillae alert your body
to dangers like rotten food,
poisonous gases, or smoke.
Histological section
Histological section
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