This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anatomy
The tongue is formed from 
Select and explain. 
A. I,II,V branchial arches, B. I,III,V branchial arches, C. I,III,IV branchial arches, D. I,II,III,IV branchial arches
D: I,II,III,IV branchial arches
Answer: D: I,II,III,IV branchial arches 
Explanation: The tongue has contributions from all pharyngeal arches which changes with time.
The tongue initially begins as swelling rostral to foramen cecum, the median
tongue bud.
Arch 1 - oral part of tongue (anterior 3/2)
Arch 2 - initial contribution to surface is lost
Arch 3 - pharyngeal part of tongue (posterior 1/3)
Arch 4 - epiglottis and adjacent regions