From which pharyngeal pouches do the parathyroid glands develop ?
Correct answer: C. Third and fourth
- A. First and second
- B. Second and third
- C. Third and fourth
- D. Fourth and fifth
Explanation
The inferior parathyroid glands develop from the third pharyngeal pouch, while the superior parathyroid glands develop from the fourth pouch. Their apparent reversed positions result from the descent of the thymus from the third pouch.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
Practise Head and Neck
379 free Head and Neck MCQs from General Anatomy, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask General Anatomy questions like this
General Anatomy is on 7 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Head and Neck questions
Muscles of mastication develops from__________________?
First pharyngeal arc derivatives include which of the following structures ?
Early fusion of the coronal suture results in________________?
Which of the following is the nerve of third branchial arch____________?
All are developed from muscles of 1 arch except____________?
Muscles of the tongue are derived from__________________?