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Question
Kidneys eliminate the waste materials in the liquid form called ______.
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Solution
Kidneys eliminate the waste materials in the liquid form called urine.
Explanation:
Urine is produced by the kidneys as they filter waste products and excess substances from the blood, maintaining the body's chemical balance.
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