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 glands develop from branchial pouches 
Select and explain. 
A. 3rd & 4th, B. 1st & 2nd, C. 2nd & 3rd, D. 5th & 6th
A: 3rd & 4th
Answer: A: 3rd & 4th 
Explanation: The inferior parathyroid glands develop from endoderm of the third pharyngeal pouch
The superior parathyroid glands develop from endoderm of the fourth pharyngeal pouch