Hairy tongue is characterized by____________?
Correct answer: D. Hypertrophy of filiform papillae
- A. Hypertrophy of fungiform papillae
- B. Hypertrophy of foliate papillae
- C. Hypertrophy of circumvallate papillae
- D. Hypertrophy of filiform papillae
Explanation
Hairy tongue results from elongation and increased keratin retention of the filiform papillae, producing a hair-like surface. The fungiform, foliate and circumvallate papillae are not responsible.
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