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A neuroscientist compares the brain of a professional cellist, who has played for 30 years, with the brain of a non-musician of the same age. The cellist uses their left hand for intricate finger movements on the instrument's neck and their right hand to hold the bow. Based on the principles of brain organization and adaptation, what is the most likely difference the scientist will find in the brain region that processes the sense of touch, and why?
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A neuroscientist compares the brain of a professional cellist, who has played for 30 years, with the brain of a non-musician of the same age. The cellist uses their left hand for intricate finger movements on the instrument's neck and their right hand to hold the bow. Based on the principles of brain organization and adaptation, what is the most likely difference the scientist will find in the brain region that processes the sense of touch, and why?
A neuroscientist compares the brain of a professional cellist, who has played for 30 years, with the brain of a non-musician of the same age. The cellist uses their left hand for intricate finger movements on the instrument's neck and their right hand to hold the bow. Based on the principles of brain organization and adaptation, what is the most likely difference the scientist will find in the brain region that processes the sense of touch, and why?