What happens when sound waves reach your outer ear and how does it impact your hearing?

When sound waves reach your outer ear, they travel through the ear canal and cause the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted to the tiny bones in the middle ear, which amplify the sound and send it to the inner ear. In the inner ear, the vibrations are converted into electrical signals that are sent to the brain for processing. This process allows you to hear and interpret sounds. If there are any issues with the outer ear, such as blockages or damage, it can affect the transmission of sound waves and impact your hearing ability.