All of the following statements are true regarding thyroid development except?
Correct Answer: Parafollicular C cells are formed from 2nd pouch
Description: 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.
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