The Superior Parathyroid Gland Arises from Which Structure

question 16

Multiple Choice

The superior parathyroid gland arises from which structure?

• A) First pharyngeal cleft
• B) First pharyngeal pouch
• C) Second pharyngeal pouch
• D) Third pharyngeal pouch
• E) Fourth pharyngeal pouch
• F) Second pharyngeal cleft

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