Which glomerular lesion is characterized by thickening of the glomerular capillary wall with immune deposition of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and C3?
a. Proliferative
b. Membranous
c. Mesangial
d. Crescentic
Ans: b. Membranous
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Growth and development stop in old age.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)