This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pharyngeal Arches, Subject name: Anatomy
All of the following statements are true regarding thyroid development except? 
Select and explain. 
A. Endodermal in nature, B. Foramen caecum forms thyroglossal duct, C. Parafollicular C cells are formed from 2nd pouch, D. Parafollicular C cells are derived from neural crest cells
C: Parafollicular C cells are formed from 2nd pouch
Answer: C: Parafollicular C cells are formed from 2nd pouch 
Explanation: Parafollicular C cells are derived from Neural crest cells Thyroid Development: It is endodermal in origin. It begins as a diveiculum known as thyroglossal duct arising from foramen caecum at the base of tongue. Ultimobranchial body is invaded by NCC giving rise to Parafollicular C cells.