The ____ of the mammalian nephron receives the filtrate first.
A) distal convoluted tubule
B) Bowman's capsule
C) descending segment of the loop of Henle
D) proximal convoluted tubule
E) ascending segment of the loop of Henle

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Bowman's capsule is the structure in the nephron of the kidney that encases the glomerulus and is the first part to receive the filtrate during the process of filtration. This filtrate then moves through the rest of the nephron for further processing.

The ____ of the Mammalian Nephron Receives the Filtrate First