Human tongue surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The tongue is covered in many backward facing projections called filiform papillae, which sense pressure. The papillae have a scaly appearance because they are constantly shedding their top layer of skin.
Credit: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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That was gross and interesting at the same time…
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