Which condition would be present in a patient with aplastic anemia?
a. A decreased production of platelets and a normal production of red blood cells (RBCs)
b. A decreased production of the red blood corpuscles and normal production of white blood cells (WBCs)
c. An increased production of red blood cells (RBCs) and increased production of white blood cells (WBCs)
d. An increased production of white blood cells (WBCs) and increased production of platelets