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What. are the bumps in the back of the tounge they don't hurt at all.?
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Normal : It is normal . They call them circumvalliate papillae . They may be prominent in your situation . Nothing to worry about , .
Answered 8/23/2013
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Taste buds: The taste buds are found as bumps on the back of the tongue.
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