Fungiform Papillae

Definition

Fungiform papillae are small, mushroom-shaped taste buds located on the upper surface of the tongue. They contain taste receptors responsible for detecting sweet, sour, and salty tastes.

Related terms

Taste Buds:

Small structures found in various areas of the tongue that contain taste receptors and are responsible for detecting different tastes.

Gustatory Cortex: The area of the brain where taste signals from the tongue are processed and interpreted.

Taste Perception:

The overall experience or interpretation of taste sensations by the brain.