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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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Which of the following aery is derivative of the second branchial arch?
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The correct answer is  In adult life, the first arch aery is represented by the maxillary aery .the second arch aery persists for some pa of fetal life as the stapedial aery:it may contribute to the formation of the external carotid aery. Ref: Human Embryology, Inderbir Singh, 10th edition, page no: 251