regulation of tube diameter, open tracheal system

Term ID

GO:0035158

Synonyms

• regulation of tracheal tube diameter
• tracheal tube dilation
• tracheal tube expansion

Definition

Ensuring that a tube in an open tracheal system is of the correct diameter. When primary branches form their lumens are small (less than 2 micrometers) in caliber and must undergo regulated expansion during larval life to reach their mature size. 14570584

References

Ontology

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