Which anatomical structure in humans develops from the pharyngeal (gill) pouches?

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11 May 2018
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In human embryonic development, the pharyngeal (gill) pouches give rise to several structures, one of which is the Eustachian tube. This tube connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx and helps equalize pressure. Gills are present in fish, not humans. The middle ear cavity forms separately, and lungs develop from the foregut, not from gill pouches.

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