How are neutrophilis involved in the body's defense against pathogens?

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell essential for the body's immune response, acting as the first line of defense against pathogens. They quickly migrate to sites of infection or injury, where they engulf and destroy bacteria and fungi through a process called phagocytosis. Neutrophils also release enzymes and reactive oxygen species that further eliminate pathogens and recruit other immune cells to the area. Their rapid response and ability to form traps (neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs) help contain and neutralize infections effectively.