Which of the following statements about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is INCORRECT?

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Chronic ITP is frequently seen in adult femalesBleeding time is typically prolonged in ITPProthrombin Time (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) remain within normal limitsBone marrow shows an increased number of megakaryocytesITP primarily involves immune-mediated platelet destruction

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In Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, bleeding time is usually normal because platelet function is preserved despite low platelet counts. Chronic ITP often affects adult women, PT and PTT values are normal, and bone marrow typically shows increased megakaryocytes as a compensatory response.