Which of the following is an evolutionary hypothesis to explain morning sickness?

A. It is an adaptation to protect the embryo from toxins
B. It prevents too much weight gain during pregnancy
C. It is a vestigial artifact left over from early mammalian ancestors
D. It is a natural form of birth control
E. It alerts the woman that she is pregnant so that she is careful not to expose herself to harmful substances


A. It is an adaptation to protect the embryo from toxins

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