A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes could be at risk of ____________.

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Thrombocytes (platelets) are one of the main components of your blood. The purpose of thrombocytes is to help the blood clotting process by gathering at the site of an injury, sticking to the lining of the injured blood vessel, and forming a platform on which blood coagulation can occur. A patient with a lower than normal amount of thrombocytes will experience difficulty with blood clotting, which would lead to extensive bleeding.
On the other hand, a person with a higher than normal amount of thrombocytes will experience unnecessary blood clotting, which can lead to stroke or heart attack.
Leukocytes (white blood cells) help the body fight infection. A lower than normal amount of leukocytes would result in a decreased ability to fight infection.
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) contain a special protein called hemoglobin, which helps carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and then returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs so it can be exhaled. A lower than normal amount of erythrocytes would lead to fatigue and shortness of breath.
Below is an illustration breaking down the components that make up your blood.
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A Patient with a Lower Than Normal Amount of Thrombocytes