Zoophysiology is a term that refers to the study of animal physiology. The term can be broken down into two parts, "zoo" which means animal, and "physiology" which means the study of how living beings function. Synonyms for zoophysiology could include animal physiology, zoology, or animal biology. These terms all refer to the study of living things, but with slightly different focuses. Zoology is the study of animals and their behavior, while animal physiology is concerned with the physical and metabolic processes that allow animals to survive and thrive. Animal biology is a broader term that encompasses both zoology and animal physiology.