Why Is the Word "Hormone" Misleading

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why is the word "hormone" misleading?

• A) The word "hormone" is derived from the Greek word meaning "male needs," but we now know that hormones are expressed by both males and females.
• B) The word "hormone" is derived from the Greek word meaning "to grow," but we now know that hormones also affect our bodies in other ways as well.
• C) The word "hormone" is derived from the Greek word meaning "to arouse," but we now know that hormones are related to many other functions in addition to arousal.
• D) The word "hormone" is derived from the Greek word meaning "in the body," but we now know that hormones originated in the brain.

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Definitions:

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