In immunoglobulin G (IgG) nephropathies such as glomerulonephritis, IgG is deposited in which location?
a. Juxtamedullary nephrons
b. Glomerulus basement membranes
c. Mesangium of the glomerular capillaries
d. Parietal epithelium
Ans: b. Glomerulus basement membranes
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