The root of the tongue and the epiglottis develop from the copula. The arch of origin is the fourth pharyngeal.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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The root of the tongue and the epiglottis develop from the epiglottal swelling, which is derived from the fourth pharyngeal arch. Note that the posterior of the tongue develops from the copula and the third arch.

The Root of the Tongue and the Epiglottis Develop from the Copula