Michael Rehbein had the left hemisphere of his brain removed in order to stop seizures. After much therapy, the right side of his brain began to reorganize and take over left hemisphere functions. This example supports neuroscientists' belief that what "wires" the brain is
A) repeated experience.
B) lateralization.
C) not affected by seizures.
D) housed in the right hemisphere.

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The reorganization of Michael Rehbein's brain following the removal of his left hemisphere supports the idea that repeated experience plays a key role in wiring the brain. As he underwent therapy, his brain adapted to new tasks and the right hemisphere took over some of the functions of the missing left hemisphere.

Michael Rehbein Had the Left Hemisphere of His Brain Removed