Blood cells that attach to types of tumor cells and cells infected with viruses are known as ____.

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Natural killer cells are able to detect and attach to tumor cells and infected cells without prior exposure, unlike B and T cells which require previous exposure to recognize the target. Cytotoxic T cells also attach to infected or potentially harmful cells, but they do require prior exposure and activation.

Blood Cells That Attach to Types of Tumor Cells and Cells