Multiple choice general knowledge A chewing gum, if swallowed stays in your intestines for 6 weeks. True False Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Swallowed gum does NOT stay in intestines for 6 weeks. Like other indigestible materials (corn hulls, fiber), gum passes through the digestive system in 1-3 days, though digestion of the gum base itself is minimal.