what do basal and gustatory cells do
The taste buds of the tongue occur within papillae (foliate, fungiform, and vallate) present in the stratified squamous epithelium of the tongue. The taste buds consist of basal cells (near the basal lamina), supporting cells, and gustatory cells (sensory or neuroepithelial cells).The gustatory cells, which can be distinguished from supporting cells with a specific staining only, have microvilli at their apical ends extending in the taste pore.he taste buds of the tongue occur within papillae (foliate, fungiform, and vallate) present in the stratified squamous epithelium of the tongue. The taste buds consist of basal cells (near the basal lamina), supporting cells, and gustatory cells (sensory or neuroepithelial cells).
1 Basal cells: These cells are in the lower part of the epidermis, called the basal cell layer. 2  These cells constantly divide to form new cells to replace the squamous cells that wear off the skinâs surface.3  As these cells move up in the epidermis, they get flatter, eventually becoming squamous cells.he main types of cells in the epidermis include: 1  Squamous cells: These are flat cells in the outer part of the epidermis that are constantly shed as new ones form. 2  Basal cells: These cells are in the lower part of the epidermis, called the basal cell layer.