The epiphyseal line is the bone marking that results when the growth plate becomes calcified or 'closed.' the line is slightly raised and rougher than the surrounding bone." based on this passage and your knowledge of bone growth, which of the following describes how the epiphyseal plate is replaced by the epiphyseal line?

a. osteoclasts break down the cartilage within the epiphyseal line.
b. osteocytes communicate to the body replace the bone with cartilage.
c. osteoblasts build the bone needed within the epiphyseal line.
d. osteocytes maintain the osteoclasts needed to build the bone.