secretion by pancreas trait pancreatic beta cell physiology trait insulin secretion trait Any measurable or observable characteristic related to the controlled release of this hormone secreted by beta cells of the pancreas, which promotes glucose utilization, protein synthesis, and the formation and storage of neutral lipids. EFO:0006831 EFO:0006832 EFO:0008000 EFO:0008001 EFO:0008473 EFO:0009961 Trait.ontology VT:0003564 insulin secretion measurement