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All of the following statements are true regarding thyroid development except?

A
Endodermal in nature
B
Foramen caecum forms thyroglossal duct
C
Parafollicular C cells are formed from 2nd pouch
D
Parafollicular C cells are derived from neural crest cells
High-Yield Explanation
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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