Quick Answer. The EGFR, or estimated glomerular filtration rate, is calculated the same for all adults and is not determined by the race of an individual. The EGFR is a test that measures the amount of serum creatinine found in the urine.
The Magnolia State. The official nickname for Mississippi is The Magnolia State. The magnolia is also the state flower and the state tree of Mississippi. Both the state nickname and flower are featured on the Mississippi quarter.
Southern magnolia is a magnificent tree with a name that is somewhat misleading. Although it is most prevalent in the Southâand the state tree of Mississippiâits zone 6 planting range means it can grow in many northern areas, even as far north as parts of Maine, Michigan and Washington.