External cues, such as the rising of the sun, used by animals to establish daily rhythms are known as
A) phase shifts.
B) zeitgebers.
C) entrainment signals.
D) circadian rhythms.

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External cues that influence daily rhythms are known as zeitgebers. This includes factors such as the rising and setting of the sun, social interactions, and other environmental signals. Phase shifts refer to a disruption in the timing of a circadian rhythm, entrainment signals are the adjustments made by the internal clock to align with external cues, and circadian rhythms are the internal cycles that govern daily biological processes.

External Cues, Such as the Rising of the Sun, Used