In Hall's 1900 historical report on "insanity" in women from British Columbia, "Mrs. D" was reported to have delusions that her husband was trying to poison her and she frequently wandered away from home. Mrs. D's behaviour was attributed to:
A)Mercury poisoning
B)Evil spirits
C)Oversized ovaries
D)An overactive pituitary gland

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Hall's 1900 report attributed such behaviors in women to what was then considered a medical condition related to their reproductive organs, specifically citing "oversized ovaries" as a cause for various mental health issues. This reflects the historical context where women's mental health issues were often linked to their reproductive system.

In Hall's 1900 Historical Report on "Insanity" in Women from British