Acquired thrombocytopenia involves antibodies against:
1. Platelets.
2. Basophils.
3. Neutrophils.
4. Eosinophils.
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1. Decreased platelet production, increased platelet destruction, or splenic sequestration is common with thrombocytopenia.
2. The basophils are intact with thrombocytopenia.
3. The neutrophils function with thrombocytopenia.
4. The eosinophils are intact with thrombocytopenia.
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