Colon Awareness Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Human Body Systems has 13 clues. Answers range from 4 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Large bowel, 5-6 feet long
Last 8-10 inches of the colon
External opening of the rectum
Increase frequency of bowel movements and/or increase in the looseness of stool
Difficulty in emptying the bowels, asociated with hardened feces
A polyp is a small ________ typically benign
Primary _______factors for colon cancer: > age 50, family history, > 10 polyps, chronic inflammatory disease
________ occult blood test is a screen for early colon cancer
Early _______________ for colorectal cancer increases the chance of cure
____________ cancer is the second leading cause of death that is cancer related
Change in bowel habits, blood in the stool, tiredness, unintentional weight loss
___________________ risk factors: smoking, drinking alcohol, no exercise, low consumption of fruits and vegetables
exam that looks at the inner lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon)