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.
NEPHRONS-The Kidneys' Filtration Units. Nephrons are microscopic tube-like structures in the kidneys that filter the blood and cause wastes to be removed. They are the most basic structures of the kidney's anatomy, and are an integral part of the urinary system. Each kidney contains over one million of them.