Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the human ear and the pathway of sound. Sound waves travel through the ear in a specific sequence, starting from the outer ear and moving inward to the brain for processing.
Step 2: Identify the components of the ear involved in the pathway of sound. These include the pinna (outer ear), auditory canal, tympanic membrane (eardrum), ossicles (small bones in the middle ear), cochlea (inner ear), and auditory nerve.
Step 3: Recognize the correct sequence of sound transmission. Sound waves are first collected by the pinna, then travel through the auditory canal to the tympanic membrane, which vibrates in response to the sound. These vibrations are transmitted to the ossicles, which amplify the sound and pass it to the cochlea.
Step 4: Understand the role of the cochlea and auditory nerve. The cochlea converts the mechanical vibrations into electrical signals, which are then transmitted to the brain via the auditory nerve for interpretation.
Step 5: Compare the given options to the correct sequence: Pinna → auditory canal → tympanic membrane → ossicles → cochlea → auditory nerve. Eliminate any options that do not follow this logical and anatomical order.