What Happens if You Swallow Gum?

What Happens if You Swallow Gum?

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Health Sciences, Biology

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The video debunks myths about swallowing gum and its digestion, explaining that gum does not stay in the stomach for seven years but passes through the digestive system like other indigestible materials. It also explores the potential health benefits of sleeping on the left side, particularly for those with acid reflux or during pregnancy, while noting that these benefits depend on specific contexts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video?

Exploring myths about the human body

Discussing the benefits of exercise

Understanding sleep patterns

Analyzing dietary habits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key component of chewing gum that makes it indigestible?

Dyes

Sugars

Gum base

Artificial sweeteners

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why doesn't chewing gum break down in the stomach?

It is absorbed into the bloodstream

The gum base is indigestible

The stomach lacks the necessary enzymes

It is too small to be digested

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to swallowed gum in the digestive system?

It stays in the stomach for years

It is digested like regular food

It passes through the digestive tract

It causes blockages in the intestines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential benefit of sleeping on the left side?

Better blood circulation

Reduced acid reflux

Improved digestion

Enhanced sleep quality

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can sleeping on the left side help with acid reflux?

By elevating the head

By reducing stomach size

By keeping the esophagus lower than the stomach

By increasing stomach acid production

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might pregnant women benefit from sleeping on their side?

To avoid compressing blood vessels

To improve digestion

To prevent acid reflux

To enhance fetal movement

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