The papillae that are near the base of the tongue are the _________ papillae

a. foliate
b. fungiform
c. circumvallate
d. filiform

a
RATIONALE: The papillae that are near the base of the tongue are the foliate papillae; these are described as slightly raised vertical folds of tissue.

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