There are 232 calories in 1 cup, small curd of Cottage Cheese. Calorie breakdown: 38% fat, 10% carbs, 52% protein.
The nephrons are found in the kidneys (about 1 million in each kidney). These structures are responsible for filtering the blood and then reabsorbing wanted substances further â¦ down the nephron.
Normal Number of Nephrons. The number of nephrons is the same when a person is born. About a million of nephrons is found in each kidney. The nephrons are the vital filtering units within the kidney. They help separate blood cells and fluid including wastes in the blood.