Professional musicians who play string instruments have expanded cortical representations of their _______.
A) right fingers
B) left fingers
C) lips
D) torso

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Professional musicians who play string instruments have expanded cortical representations of their left fingers because these musicians require fine motor control and precision in their left hand movements to produce the desired notes and nuances on the strings. This repeated use and practice leads to the development of larger areas in the somatosensory cortex that are responsible for processing sensory information from the fingers.

Professional Musicians Who Play String Instruments Have Expanded Cortical Representations