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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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second arch artery persists for some part of fetal life as
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The correct answer is  In adult life, the first arch artery is represented by the Maxillary artery. The second arch artery persists for some part of fetal life as the stapedial artery. The greater part of first and second arch arteries disappears.