One example of the influence of evolutionary adaptations on height is the fact that ________.
A. short, stocky physiques help conserve body heat in cold areas
B. insufficient access to nutritious food is associated with developmental problems
C. in developed countries, infectious diseases are largely controlled
D. extreme poverty is associated with both physical and cognitive developmental problems
Answer: A
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