The brain and the spinal cord are wrapped in three protective layers of tissue called the meninges. The cerebral spinal fluid goes between these layers to provide more cushion and protection. It nourishes and protects the nerve tissues of the brain and spinal cord. It also acts as a shock absorber, considering humans move a lot and fall.
The hydroponics root system to grow is that they use the same method as the soil root but the root volume for hydroponics is highly restricted and they don't need to use too much energy to grow.