What are the foot solders of the inflammatory process?

The foot soldiers of the inflammatory process are primarily leukocytes, or white blood cells, which include neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes. Neutrophils are often the first responders to sites of infection or injury, rapidly arriving to engulf pathogens and debris. Macrophages play a crucial role in both phagocytosis and the orchestration of the inflammatory response by releasing cytokines. Lymphocytes are involved in the adaptive immune response, contributing to the long-term defense against specific pathogens.