1st arch artery is_________________?

Correct answer: A. Maxillary artery

  • A. Maxillary artery
  • B. Mandibular artery
  • C. Carotid artery
  • D. Stapedial artery

Explanation

The first aortic arch largely disappears, but its persistent ventral component forms the maxillary artery. The carotid and stapedial arteries arise from other embryonic arterial channels.

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