Which excretory system disorder is an inflammation of the urinary bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection that has traveled up the ureters to the renal pelvis?

A. Cystitis
B. Glomerular nephritis
C. Kidney stones
D. Pyelitis


Answer: D

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