English-Ireland (top end) Renown is listed as a verb in Chambers Dictionary. I looked for etymology - the similarity with known is tantalising.... The M.E. verb renown has been assimilated to the noun via renowned famous, celebrated (c.1375). Source.
In Depth: Nervous. The nervous system has two major parts: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The central system is the primary command center for the body, and is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system consists of a network of nerves that connects the rest of the body to the CNS.
What is the basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system? A: The neuron is the basic unit in the nervous system, acting as a specialized conductor cell that receives and transmits electrochemical nerve impulses, explains Dr. Ananya Mandal. A typical neuron has a cell body and long processes that transmit impulses from one part of the body to another part. Continue Reading.