Unit Objectives - 1

Reading assignment:

Pages 291 - 306

Unit objectives:

1. List the five characteristics of thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP).

2. Describe the red blood cell morphology in TTP.

3. State the triad of characteristics seen in hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

4. Name the most common cause of hemolytic anemia worldwide.

5. Outline the life cycle of the malarial parasite.