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
Which of the following aery is derivative of the second branchial arch? 
Select and explain. 
A. Maxillary aery, B. Middle meningeal aery, C. Stapedial aery, D. Anterior tympanic aery
C: Stapedial aery
Answer: C: Stapedial aery 
Explanation: In adult life, the first arch aery is represented by the maxillary aery .the second arch aery persists for some pa of fetal life as the stapedial aery:it may contribute to the formation of the external carotid aery. Ref: Human Embryology, Inderbir Singh, 10th edition, page no: 251