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.
Magnolia blossom (Magnolia grandiflora); photo by Humberto Terenziani on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / share alike). The state of Mississippi USA (public domain image).