A group of nursing students is discussing terminology related to the genitourinary system during a postconference setting. One student asks "what is mittelschmerz?" How should this question be answered?

A) A symptom of premenstrual syndrome
B) The beginning of menstruation
C) A dull, aching abdominal pain at ovulation
D) A medication given to treat dysmenorrhea


Ans: C

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The fluid that is formed in the kidneys and flows through the ureters to the bladder is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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