Sustentacular cells are columnar with extensive cytoplasmic processes.
Because sustentacular cells secrete substances that facilitate spermatogenesis and nurture the developing sperms, they are also referred to as "nurse" cells.
Connected via tight junctions, which divides the tubule into basal and adluminal compartments.
Blood-testis barrier
Intercellular junctions form the blood-testis barrier, which blocks toxins in the blood from the developing gametes.
Spermatogenic series, aka, the male gametes in various stages of development
Spermatogonia in basal compartment undergo mitosis to create primary spermatocytes, which reside within the adluminal compartment and give rise to secondary spermatocytes.
Secondary spermatocytes undergo meiosis II to produce spermatids, which then form immature sperm. Notice that each successive stage moves closer to the lumen.
Sperm are released into the lumen, and label their heads and tails.