When assessing the tongue of an adult, what finding would be considered abnormal?

A) Smooth glossy dorsal surface
B) Thin white coating over the tongue
C) Raised papillae on the dorsal surface
D) Visible venous patterns on the ventral surface

Papillae

Small, nipple-like projections on the tongue where taste buds are located, contributing to the sense of taste.

Venous Patterns

The arrangement or distribution of veins in a part of the body, which may have diagnostic significance in certain medical conditions.