Which of the following is the earliest step in blood filtration in the human body?
a. Water is collected in larger tubules and leaves the kidney in the ureter.
b. Blood passes through the tubules in the glomerulus.
c. Blood comes in contact with the nephrons.
d. Water, required ions, and useful compounds are absorbed into the capillaries.
c. Blood comes in contact with the nephrons.
The earliest step of blood filtration in the human body is when blood comes in contact with the nephrons.
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