What Does My Colon Do?
Medically Reviewed by Shruthi N, MD on September 19, 2024
Question 1/9
Every now and then, you need to cleanse your colon to detox your body.
- True
- False
Question 2/9
How much water does your colon absorb each day?
- 1 to 1.5 cups
- 1 to 1.5 gallons
- 1 to 1.5 quarts
Question 3/9
What are probiotics?
- Bacteria from food poisoning
- "Good" gut bacteria
- Viruses leftover from your last cold
Question 4/9
About how long after you eat something does it pass through your colon and out of your body?
- 6 to 8 hours
- 10 to 12 hours
- 24 to 44 hours
Question 5/9
You can't live without your colon.
- True
- False
Question 6/9
At what age should you begin colon cancer screening?
- 30
- 40
- 50
Question 7/9
If your colon was laid out in a straight line, it would be about…
- 5 feet long
- 4 feet long
- 2 feet long
- 1 foot long
Question 8/9
Polyps mean you have cancer.
- True
- False
Question 9/9
The colon is part of the...
- Large intestine
- Small intestine
- Stomach