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.
The kidneys are bean shaped, about the size of a fist, and located retroperitoneal. The right kidney sits slightly lower than the left, due to the location of the liver. 2 people found this useful.