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 flowers produce a strong sweet perfume. Though beautiful and impressive, the life of the Mississippi state flower is a short one. In fact, Magnolia blooms may only be pristine for several days. By autumn, the Magnoliaâs flowers have dried up and its petals have fallen.