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
Parathyroid gland develops from ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Branchial cyst, B. Branchial cleft, C. Branchial pouch, D. Branchial arch
C: Branchial pouch
Answer: C: Branchial pouch 
Explanation: Parathyroid gland develops from 3rd and 4th branchial or pharyngeal pouches. Superior parathyroid develop from the 4th pharyngeal pouch and inferior parathyroid develop from the 3rd pharyngeal pouch. Ref: Langman's medical Embryology, 9th Edition, Page 384.