The somatosensory projection area resembles the motor projection area in several ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
A) Both are organized topographically.
B) In both, the assignment of cortical space is disproportionate.
C) Both are organized contralaterally.
D) Both are organized ipsalaterally.

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The statement "Both are organized ipsalaterally" is incorrect. The somatosensory projection area is organized contralaterally, meaning that the left side of the brain processes sensory information from the right side of the body and vice versa. The motor projection area is also organized contralaterally. Therefore, D is the answer that is NOT one of the ways in which the somatosensory projection area resembles the motor projection area.

The Somatosensory Projection Area Resembles the Motor Projection Area in Several