The initial filtering of the blood occurs in which structure?

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The first structure of each nephron is the glomerulus,a high-pressure capillary bed that serves as the filtering point for the blood.Positive filtration pressure in the glomerulus is achieved as a result of the high arterial pressure as the blood enters the afferent arteriole and the resistance created by the smaller efferent arteriole as the blood exits the glomerulus.As a result of the positive-pressure gradient,fluid and solutes are filtered through the glomerular capillary walls.

The Initial Filtering of the Blood Occurs in Which Structure