__________ occurs when something interferes with the conduction of sound vibrations from the outer and middle ear to the inner ear. A. Sensorineural hearing loss B. Conductive hearing loss C. An ear infection D. Otitis media

Conductive hearing loss refers to a problem transfering sound waves because of a blockage or damage in the outer ear, middle ear or tympanic membrane. This problem can be treated with medicines or surgery and hearing can be fully restored. Conductive hearing loss can be caused for several things like an accumulation of ear wax, a middle ear infection or a chronic infection. Because of this, the answer is conductive hearing loss.