A patient is known to be a chronic alcoholic. His blood is drawn, and his platelet count is 72 x 109/L. What is the most likely reason for this occurrence?
a. Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia
b. Acquired hypoplasia resulting from alcohol consumption
c. Dilutional thrombocytopenia from liver dysfunction
d. Increased destruction of platelets
Correct Answer: B
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