Auditory mechanisms refer to the processes involved in hearing and interpreting sound. Sound waves enter the ear through the outer ear, travel through the ear canal, and vibrate the eardrum. These vibrations are then transmitted to the inner ear via three tiny bones known as the ossicles, which amplify the sound. In the inner ear, the cochlea converts these vibrations into electrical signals. These signals are sent to the auditory nerve, which carries them to the brain for processing. The brain interprets these signals, allowing us to recognize and understand different sounds, such as speech and music.