How long a shower should last depends upon the flow rate of your shower. If you have the hot water turned high, it won't last very long. Typically, the average shower consumes about 15-25 gallons of hot water. Try replacing your shower head with a low-flow type. If your water heater is electric, one of your heating elements might be burned out or you could have a bad thermostat. A plumber should be able to diagnose and correct the problem for you. Grace Â· 2 years ago
The small intestine is the location in the body where the majority of the nutrients from ingested food are absorbed. Whereas the stomach is responsible for the churning and mechanical breakdown of food, the small intestine is very important for absorption.he ileum is preceded by the jejunum. This section of the small intestine is approximately 6 to 12 feet (3.5 meters) long. The ileum absorbs mainly vitamin B12, other water soluble vitamins, bile salts, and nutrients that were not absorbed in the jejunum.
Intestines make up the digestive tract. Photo Credit Denis Raev/iStock/Getty Images. Your intestines make up most of your digestive tract. Much of your digestion takes place in your small intestine, while your large intestine absorbs water and excretes waste. Inflammation of the intestines is the primary characteristic of inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBDs, which include Crohn's disease and colitis. Though dietary measures cannot cure IBDs, according to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, certain foods may support intestinal healing and help alleviate symptoms.