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 kidneys and kidney function. 1  The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that lie on either side of the spine in the lower middle of the back.  Each kidney weighs about 5 ounces and contains approximately one million filtering units called nephrons.