Why Is the Word "Hormone" Misleading

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.