Hydrodensitometry (Hydrostatic Weighing, Underwater Weighing) Has Several Sources of Error

Hydrodensitometry (hydrostatic weighing, underwater weighing) has several sources of error. Which of the following is NOT a common source of error when using this technique to determine body composition?

A) Measurement of the vital capacity of the lungs.
B) Interindividual variability in the amount of air in the gastrointestinal tract.
C) Interindividual variability in the density of the individual lean tissue compartment.
D) Measurement of the residual volume.

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