This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General anatomy, Subject name: Anatomy
Parathyroid glands develop from .............branchial pouches? 
Select and explain. 
A. 1st & 2nd, B. 2nd & 3rd, C. 3rd & 4th, D. 5th & 6th
C: 3rd & 4th
Answer: C: 3rd & 4th 
Explanation: HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY-INDERBIR SINGH TENTH EDITION-PAGE NO:136The inferior parathyroid glands develop from endoderm of the third pharyngeal pouchThe superior parathyroid glands develop from endoderm of the fouh pharyngeal pouch