Hairy tongue is associated with hypertrophy of:
Correct Answer: Filiform papillae.
Description: Hairy Tongue:
Characterized by hypertrophy of Filiform papillae with lack of normal desquamation
Dorsal surface of tongue gives thick matted appearance
Extrinsic stains may color the tongue from, white to brown to black.
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