What were the main tasks of the Chosen Women of the Inca civilization? A. They ran the government of their villages. B. They were trained warriors. C. They prepared ritual food and drink, and made wool garments. D. They mummified the dead and dressed them for parades.

economic impact of malaria is estimated to cost africa $12 billion every year. this figure factors in costs of health care, absenteeism, days lost in education, decreased productivity due to brain damage from cerebral malaria, and loss of investment and tourism.

when you breathe in, or inhale, your diaphragm contracts (tightens) and moves downward. this increases the space in your chest cavity, into which your lungs expand. the intercostal muscles between your ribs also enlarge the chest cavity. they contract to pull your rib cage both upward and outward when you inhale.